First Amendment Auditors

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A while back watched a You Tube video showing people filming in public and their interactions with people that don't understand the U. S. Constitution. And incredibly some law enforcement that doesn't understand it either. After watching any video on any subject, You Tube gives the option to watch many other videos on the same subject matter and there are literally hundreds of these videos. 

Several involve filming in public buildings like post offices and court houses while others are filming from public sidewalks. Federal Courts ruled the First Amendment freedoms of the press and speech protect the right to film in public spaces. The interactions with people that don't want to be filmed and the police when called is what makes them interesting. Some of these videos are over 10 years old and amazing that some law enforcement not only don't understand First Amendment Rights but Fourth and Fifth Amendment Rights too.

On Monday the Right to film in a National Cemetery was tested when Trump was filmed standing by Darin Hoover's grave along with family members. Apparently an altercation occurred when a cemetery official told Trump's people, section 60 was "off limits" to photography. That reminded me of when auditors are told by police "It's legal to film" BUT. I've read and studied the Constitution and there are no BUTs. There is a federal law about using photo op in Federal Cemeteries for campaign purposes though it still doesn't supersede the First Amendment. Besides until those photos are used for campaigning, there is no "crime".

Can't believe I'm defending him.

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Avatar noise-gate -
#1
* l saw that piece, but something that was not shown was 45 saying " this would never have happened on my watch." That became a political campaign statement & l think 45 crossed the line. Had he kept his mouth shut,  he would have been okay.
Avatar lakerben -
#2
The latest Republicans plan to try and steal the election again!
https://www.vox.com/2024-elections/369275/georgia-elections-board-maga-stolen-election
Avatar Stack47 -
#3
I don't think Trump's people did anything illegal this time and there is no law against Trump standing on sacred ground, grinning like an idiot and giving the "thumbs up".
Avatar lakerben -
#4
Look at this!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/udWFs3GkVzHaZmSc/
Avatar Stack47 -
#5
And there is nothing illegal about Trump blaming Gold Star Families when the photos were released. Are his advisors and Vance trying to make him lose the election?
Avatar Stack47 -
#6
If there already are laws on the books making it illegal for non-U.S. citizens to vote, should the government shut down until a duplicate bill is passed?

Just Wondering.
Avatar lakerben -
#7
Stack what are you trying to say???
Avatar Stack47 -
#8
Trump told the Republicans in Congress to not pass a bill to fund the Government until they create a law that is already in place. Trump is like watching a slow-motion train wreck. His speeches are ramblings and has even is loyal supporters shaking their heads. His VP candidate go booed by the Fire Fighters and he called them haters. Vance is going to hear lots of booing because he wants to take the country back to the Victorian era.
Avatar Stack47 -
#9
Trump's fiasco at Arlington National Cemetery was a failed attempt to make up for his very weird Medal of Honor comments. Trump said the Presidental Medal of Freedom he awarded to Rush Limbaugh was equivalent to the Medals of Honor Audie Murphy and Alvin York were awarded.

That MAGA Kool-Aid must be really strong stuff the forcing the poorly educated to make feeble excuses for Trump's incoherent ramblings. Just wonder if they will ever figure out that Trump is too old and unhinged to be even the mayor of Mar-A-Lago.

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